Cell Biology + Inheritance Flashcards
What are chloroplast?
An organelle within the cells of plants and certain types of algae, that is the site of photosynthesis.
What is the cytoplasm?
Gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
What are golgi?
An organelle that helps process and package proteins and liquid molecules, especially destined to be exported from the cell.
What are lysosome?
A membrane bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
What does the cell membrane do?
Provides protection for a cell.
What are mitochondria?
Membrane bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy.
What is the nucleus?
The structure in a cell that contains chromosomes.
What are reticulum cells?
Structural and immune accessory cells contained in peripheral lymphatic organs.
What are ribosomes?
The cellular machinery for making proteins.
What is the vaccuole?
Membrane bound cell organelles that help to maintain water balance.
What does the nucleolus produce?
Ribosomes and RNA
